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glucose or blood sugar," said Dr. Ann
Scheimann, a nutrition and gastroin-
Skip the donuts and soft drinks,
which provide empty calories and a
short-lived energy spurt. Instead
reach for variety and a balanced meal
- even if it is a non-breakfast item.
are sure they can cross the street
safely. Show them how to interpret
pedestrian and traffic signs and sig-
nals. Explain the role of school
crossing guards. Caution them to
remain on the sidewalk until they are
ready to cross. Set an example by
Hospital in Houston. “Studies indi-
cate that children who eat breakfast
tend to have better concentration and
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Of those who were laid off, 87
were hourly employees and 42
held salaried positions.
“We regret having to downsize
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Children 7 to 11 should receive an
additional MMR and any previously
recommended immunizations that
were missed.
The Td (tetanus and diphtheria)
vaccine should be given to children
11 through 16.
Once your child is back in school,
make sure you add an important step
to his or her regular hygiene routine
- checking for head lice and nits.
“Head lice can spread quickly,"
said Dr. Moise Levy, chief of derma-
tology at Texas Children’s Hospital
in Houston. “You may notice a rash
or red spots at the back of the neck or
your child may scratch his or her
head a lot. “
Getting rid of head lice takes time
and patience. Wash your child’s hair
with an antilouse shampoo or rinse
Be sure to protect your child’s eyes
and follow all instructions.
Vacuum your child’s room. Wash
in hot water the bedding and any
clothes your child may have worn
recently. Dry them in a dryer.
Check all family members for lice
and have them use the anti-louse
shampoo or rinse on their hair,
combs and hair brushes. Do not
share hair items or hats.
Notify your child’s school or oth-
ers who may have been in close con-
tact with your child. Call your child’s
physician if problems persist or get
worse.
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before permitting them to walk unsu-
pervised," said Dr. Erin Endom, an
emergency-room physician at Texas
Children’s Hospital in Houston.
“That means stop, look and listen
before crossing the street."
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Donald and Wanda Duncan of Alvin. Texas are proud to announce
the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter. Kerri
Lynne Duncan to Benjamin Carl Schaefer son of Don and Marcy
Schaefer of Houston, Texas.
The wedding will be held at 5 o’clock in the afternoon on Friday,
November 26. 1999 at West University Church of Christ in
Houston, Texas. The bride-elect graduated from Alvin High
School class of 1995. She is attending Texas A&M University
class of 1999 majoring in Elementary Education. The groom-
elect graduated from Aldine High School class of 1995. He is
Attending Texas A&M University class of 1999 majoring in Civil
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crossing only at the comer or a des- oatmeal with fruit, raisins or nuts;
ignated crosswalk. bagel with cream cheese; toaster
For added safety, encourage chil- waffle with fruit; an egg sandwich;
dren to walk together. Tell them cheese and crackers; or even leftover
never to approach a strange vehicle, pizza.
Use bright colors or reflective cloth- Establishing back-to-school rou-
ing to make children more visible. tines Back to school means new
School bus tips help to ensure a clothes, new shoes and a new rou-
safe ride tine.
Riding the bus should be a pleas- “Parents can help their children get
ant, safe experience for your child. ready for school by establishing
“Children need to practice appro- guidelines for bedtime, schoolwork,
priate behavior both in and around chores and extracurricular activi-
school buses to avoid injuries,” said ties," said Dr. Michelle Forrester
Dr. Teri Turner, a pediatrician at with the Learning Support Center at
Texas Children’s Hospital in Texas Children’s Hospital in
Houston. Houston.
Instruct your child to stay on the If there have been no bedtime
sidewalk, away from the curb, until restrictions during the summer, a
the school bus comes to a complete couple of weeks before school begin
stop. If possible, wait with your child to send your child to bed a little ear-
The Houston Gem & Mineral door prize will be given.
Society’s 1999 Show, “Treasures This is Houston’s marketplace
of the Earth,” will be held at the for jewelry, gems, minerals, and
George R Brown Convention fossils, as well as supplies and
Center, September 3-5. books for the hobbyist.
Featured will be the Hope Treasures of the Earth cele-
Diamond necklace, the Tiffany brates outdoor life and natural
Diamond, and the Dresden history with displays, demonstra-
Diamond in replica. Special tions, slide programs, and enter-
exhibits from the Museum of tainment for children. Visitors are
Natural Science will be on dis- invited to bring their gems, min-
play, as well as artistic recre- erals, and fossils for FREE iden-
ations of dinosaurs by Dreamstar tification.
Productions and meteorites from Open to the Public. Admission
the NASA Space Center, is $4.95; children 5 and under.
We are proud this year to add FREE; children 6-12, $1.00; and
special exhibit. Heaven and senior citizens 65*. $3.00 (all
Earth, one of the most important children are FREE on Friday),
antique jade collections, featur- Hours: Friday-Saturday 10 am
ing pieces from China to Russia, - 6 pm; and Sunday 10 am - 5 pm.
that are thousands of years old. Tickets are good for all three
Hourly door prizes and a Grand days.
” Remind your child once inside the appropriate bedtime.
bus, to remain seated and obey Include time for bathing, selecting
— school bus rules. clothes for the next day and a bed-
Unruly behavior is distractive to time story.
the driver and can cause accidents. Prioritize activities and establish
try" said Michael Poehl. Works Tell your child to wait until the bus an appropriate time for your child to
general manager ' comes to a complete stop before complete homework assignments.
The Chocolate Bayou Works standing and exiting. Prepare lunch and breakfast items
plant produces polypropylene. Advise your child 10 never run or in the evening, when possible. Also
ethylene, propylene and butadi- play near the back of the bus after gather books and other materials that
ene exiting. Children who must cross the need to be taken to school and place
With the lay offs. the plant will street should do 50 in front of the near the door.
still employ 524 workers at bus, in view of the driver. Back to school means meeting
Chocolate bayou and Cedar Benefits abound with a healthy immunization requirements
Bayou will employ 71. breakfast When preparing your child for
Reviewing important tips can help In the rush to get out the door, do school, make sure required immu-
your child be a safe pedestrian. not forget about breakfast. nizations have been administered.
“Parents need to teach children to “Breakfast is important because it Keep a copy of your child’s shot
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pediatric immunologist at Texas
Children’s Hospital in Houston.
Four- to 6-year-olds need to be
vaccinated for DTaP (diphtheria,
tetanus and pertussis). Polio, MMR
(measles, mumps and rubella),
Haemophilus Influenza b and
Hepatitis B, if the shots were not
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Schwind, Jim & Holton, Kathleen. Alvin Sun-Advertiser (Alvin, Tex.), Vol. 108, No. 108, Ed. 1 Sunday, August 29, 1999, newspaper, August 29, 1999; Alvin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1602273/m1/4/: accessed June 26, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Alvin Community College.